New tires on! Kumho Ectas! - Toyota Yaris Forums

Spades · 03-19-2007, 04:50 PM

I finally purchased tires the appropriate size, I had been running some VERY big Zexus tires on my 17" rims, rubbing was a everyday occurance, but the tires were free and they lasted me till I could scrape the funds together to get my new tires.

they are entry level, but I am very happy with them, very good traction in rain and on dry pavement.

Kumho Ecsta AST 215/40R17

no rubbing, even over the worst bumps and potholes. very happy with them!

joey1320 · 03-19-2007, 09:13 PM

kumho's got great tires for the price. got pics???

PetersRedYaris · 03-19-2007, 10:25 PM

Sweet purchase. I almost got those but went with the ASX's because they were lighter and had better winter traction ratings.

YamilR · 03-19-2007, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PetersRedYaris

Sweet purchase. I almost got those but went with the ASX's because they were lighter and had better winter traction ratings.

That's what I got on mine, so far so good

http://www.yarisworld.com/forums/ima...1/DSC00697.JPG

Spades · 03-19-2007, 10:57 PM

looks sporty to top it all off!

ChinoCharles · 03-19-2007, 11:33 PM

... for a 4x4.

Spades · 03-20-2007, 12:42 AM

hrm....where oh where is that middle finger smiley face? LOL...and I just got lectured yesterday by Chino about harrassing this wonderfull sites members...

f--kin hypocrite

ChinoCharles · 03-20-2007, 12:44 AM

Making a passing joke about your lack of lowering springs is a far cry from that shit you pulled the other day.

You gonna cry about that all over these forums or just chalk it up to a loss and move on? If you want to talk about it further, my PM box is just a click away.

Oh, and its right here.

Just type middlefinger between colons.

Slummy · 03-20-2007, 12:55 AM

Now that you've got your new tires, do you have any plan's for any suspension upgrades?

Pavel Olavich · 03-20-2007, 09:15 AM

With bigger wheels/tires, one loses torque, yea?

PetersRedYaris · 03-20-2007, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Pavel Olavich

With bigger wheels/tires, one loses torque, yea?

Wrong, overall diameter is the same because his wheels are bigger but his tires are lower profile. His loss of power is due to increased weight. But your right in that if they were taller than stock he would lose torque.

Spades · 03-20-2007, 02:46 PM

suspension upgrades are still a ways away, simply because I am worried that lowering springs will cause rubbing issues again. I like the lowered look, dont get me wrong, I just like being able to tear around corners without hearing the dreaded rubbing sound.

as far as other suspension upgrades, I will prolly fab up some strut tower braces and look into purchasing a bushing kit and a rear swaybar.

03-19-2007, 04:50 PM	#1
Spades The Hated One View User's Garage Drives: 07 White Manual Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon,USA Posts: 390	New tires on! Kumho Ectas! I finally purchased tires the appropriate size, I had been running some VERY big Zexus tires on my 17" rims, rubbing was a everyday occurance, but the tires were free and they lasted me till I could scrape the funds together to get my new tires. they are entry level, but I am very happy with them, very good traction in rain and on dry pavement. Kumho Ecsta AST 215/40R17 no rubbing, even over the worst bumps and potholes. very happy with them! __________________

03-19-2007, 10:57 PM	#5
Spades The Hated One View User's Garage Drives: 07 White Manual Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon,USA Posts: 390	looks sporty to top it all off! __________________

03-20-2007, 12:42 AM	#7
Spades The Hated One View User's Garage Drives: 07 White Manual Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon,USA Posts: 390	hrm....where oh where is that middle finger smiley face? LOL...and I just got lectured yesterday by Chino about harrassing this wonderfull sites members... f--kin hypocrite __________________

03-20-2007, 02:46 PM	#12
Spades The Hated One View User's Garage Drives: 07 White Manual Sedan Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Oregon,USA Posts: 390	suspension upgrades are still a ways away, simply because I am worried that lowering springs will cause rubbing issues again. I like the lowered look, dont get me wrong, I just like being able to tear around corners without hearing the dreaded rubbing sound. as far as other suspension upgrades, I will prolly fab up some strut tower braces and look into purchasing a bushing kit and a rear swaybar. __________________

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03-19-2007, 09:13 PM	#2
joey1320 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Lakewood, Ohio Posts: 538	kumho's got great tires for the price. got pics???

03-19-2007, 10:25 PM	#3
PetersRedYaris View User's Garage Drives: 2005 Scion xB Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The Black Hills of South Dakota Posts: 1,059	Sweet purchase. I almost got those but went with the ASX's because they were lighter and had better winter traction ratings.

03-19-2007, 11:33 PM	#6
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	... for a 4x4.

03-20-2007, 12:44 AM	#8
ChinoCharles Banned Drives: LB Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: OH Posts: 7,787	Making a passing joke about your lack of lowering springs is a far cry from that shit you pulled the other day. You gonna cry about that all over these forums or just chalk it up to a loss and move on? If you want to talk about it further, my PM box is just a click away. Oh, and its right here. Just type middlefinger between colons.

03-20-2007, 12:55 AM	#9
Slummy View User's Garage Drives: Black LB Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: D.C. Posts: 249	Now that you've got your new tires, do you have any plan's for any suspension upgrades?

03-20-2007, 09:15 AM	#10
Pavel Olavich Banned Drives: 2007 Yaris LB Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Orange County, Calif Posts: 284	With bigger wheels/tires, one loses torque, yea?